Overview
At the end of 2023, Realme launched its 10 Pro Series, while Xiaomi recently introduced the Redmi 12 Series in India. The Realme 10 Pro Series includes the Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+ devices, whereas the Redmi Note 12 Series consists of Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ smartphones. Both series aim to offer high-quality smartphones at competitive prices. In this comparison, we will focus on the top-tier variants, the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, to determine which one is the better option.
 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |  Realme 10 Pro Plus | |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2412 pixelsBetter Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 93.65%Less Bezels |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP TripleBetter Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 187 g | 172.5 gLighter |
| Unique Features | 3.5mm Audio Jack No IR Blaster | No Reverse Charging No |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | December 08, 2022 |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm | 73.9 x 161.5 x 7.78 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 172.5 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | Dark Matter, Hyperspace, Nebula Blue |
Display
| Type | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 93.65% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | Curved Display, 2160Hz UHF Dimming, Sunlight Screen Support, DCI-P3 100% , Up to 1260Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | SA: n40/n41/n78/n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A, NSA: n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 5G+5G Dual Mode |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus | 108 MP 24mm, 1/1.67″, 0.64µm, PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 16mm, 112˚ f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) with autofocus |
| Features | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | Photo, Beauty, Filter, AI Scene Recognition, Night, Professional, Panoramic View, Portrait, Street, 108M, Macro, Text Scanner, Starry, Tilt-Shift, Group Portrait, One Take, 20 Continous Shoots, Video Feature: Bokeh Flare Portrait, Video Bokeh, Nightscape Video, HDR Video, Ultra Steady Video, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Dual-View Video, Movie, Starry Timelapse, Tilt-Shift Timelapse, EIS |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 16 MP 25mm f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v12 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | Realme UI 4.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |